Not being familiar with the books (and barely familiar with the movies), were these character traits specified in the books as well, or just portrayed that way in the movie? How are these characters described in the book? And if they’re just a movie-only characterization, is that on her or the director/producer?

No, no no, no at all was I trying to insinuate that the reason for the shooting surge is all on the mayor and CPD. The hand that holds the gun is responsible. Just trying to find out if the slow response and the killers still on the street partially because of it is a significant factor. You’re points are well taken.

We have an update we’d like to report: cops likely to be hired somewhere else BECAUSE they’re fired for killing a black man.

Being a Republican is performance art.

Hey-ooooooo!

I grew up in Chicago and still have family and friends there (was actually just there for two weeks in December). Yes, what I stated was just a theory, not fact. But it’s not unusual to think there can be an intentional disparity in police response:

I think there might be a police aspect to this, if not actually doing the shooting. This is only one source, but I’ve heard it said before:

“We’re off to a horrible start...”

And this...

Great story. I used to read about the women’s football league in the 1970s and it was treated as a novelty instead of women who actually loved the game. And then there was the lingerie football league which... well, let’s not talk about that.

Not only would they charge him with attempted burglary but also possession of drugs.

The incident shook me to my core and my mental state was so fragile. I was a wreck and am still unable to sleep. I was given a sedative at the time of the video. I have zero recollection of the video and the disturbing language used during it.”

Republican “Gotchas” are pretty much ALWAYS a stretch.

My peeve: blasting YOUR favorite tunes in the locker room. It’s happened at most gyms I’ve been a member of - someone apparently bringing in a bluetooth speaker for the express purpose of playing their music while they shower and get dressed - and it’s fucking annoying. I might even like that song your booming but…

But as far as the products and the nakedness go: have at it. It’s a locker room. There will be naked people there. The locker room is an acceptable Naked Space.

I still can’t believe they were considering letting a non-science-believing asshat host a show that depends so heavily on science.

“I’ve had several months to reflect on a very challenging moment in my life.

This article is longer than his marriage.

“Chill out, Jon Hamm! Go throw a football really well, and if you want to get involved in this stuff, learn about it!”

It’s like when Marco Rubio tried to make people think he was actually into Wu-Tang.